The Emerald Enchantress

Difficulty: 2 (Moderate- requires shaking, muddling, or 4+ ingredients)
Type: Sidecar

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Ice (lots of it)
• Garnish: lemon wheel or lime wedge

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, Midori, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or lime wedge.

Description:

This cocktail is pure emerald magic in a glass. The Emerald Enchantress is equal parts wicked and refreshing... like a Broadway diva who knows she’s the star of the show. With the crisp bite of gin, the playful sweetness of Midori, and a zesty kick of lemon, it’s the kind of drink that sneaks up on you with charm before casting a full-on spell. One sip and you’ll swear you hear “Defying Gravity” in the background. Perfect for when you want a cocktail that’s as bold, bright, and unforgettable as Elphaba herself.